Hargett Says Tennessee Ready to Enforce New Law Regulating Fantasy Sports Companies

A state agency has a new name and new rules to handle a General Assembly-passed law last session that legalized fantasy sports betting in Tennessee and regulates it

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Hillary Clinton to Bash Trump at Site of Taj Mahal Casino Strike

Hillary Clinton is coming to Atlantic City to bash Donald Trump's handling of his former gambling empire, but striking casino workers say their beef is with a different billionaire.

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Steamer Reveals: CS:GO Gambling Sites Can be Rigged (Video)

The reaction on YouTube, Reddit and elsewhere make it abundantly clear that what Trevor "TmarTn" Martin and Tom "Syndicate" Cassell had done was wrong.

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Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $450 Million

Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $450 Million

The estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing has risen to $449 million, which would make it the seventh largest lottery jackpot in US history.

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Cash Bonus vs. Free Play – Which One is Better?

When the gambling industry moved offshore, the whole business changed. The offshore companies expanded and they were no longer bound to a certain area, they found themselves in a position to solicit customers from all over the country.

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Trevor ‘TmarTn’ Martin to Issue Statement on CS:GO Lotto Fiasco: ‘TmarTn’ Twitter Hacked

Trevor ‘TmarTn’ Martin to Issue Statement on CS:GO Lotto Fiasco: ‘TmarTn’ Twitter Hacked

There were plenty of fireworks this 4th of July as YouTube and eSports stars, Trevor "TmarTn" Martin and Tom "Syndicate" Cassell, came under fire for failing to reveal their ownership interests in Counter-Strike: GO gambling website CS:GO Lotto.

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Odds to be Picked Republican Vice Presidential Running Mate 2016: Gingrich New Favorite

Former House Leader Newt Gingrich has become the new favorite to be selected as presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential running mate this July 4 afternoon.

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YouTube Stars Blasted for Not Disclosing Ownership in Online Gambling Site CS:GO Lotto

Two YouTube stars, Trevor "TmarTn" Martin and Tom "Syndicate" Cassell, have come under fire for failing to reveal their ownership interests in Counter-Strike: GO gambling website CS:GO Lotto.

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Daniel Negreanu on Chris Ferguson: ‘Clearly He Doesn’t Give a S***’

Irate over poker pro Chris Ferguson refusing to comment on the 2011 ponzi scheme he was tied to involving Full Tilt Poker, fellow pro Daniel Negreanu unleashed on him this weekend.  Ferguson made his first public appearance in five years at this summer’s World Series of Poker.

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2016 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds: Chestnut vs. Stonie

As always, the online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on the 2016 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and, following Joey Chestnut’s shock loss in 2015 following years of dominance, the action should be heavier this July 4.  

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Firm Raided as Part of Illegal Binary Option Biz Founded by Suspect in Match Fixing Case

One of the companies tied to an illegal Romanian binary options ring, YouTradeFX, is related to the Israeli company USG Capital, the Times of Israel reported on Saturday.

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John Gotti Grandson Nabbed by Police for Possessing Pain Killers, Steroids

The grandson of the late Gambino crime family boss John Gotti was arrested Friday in Howard Beach, Queens for possession of pain killers and steroids.

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PA Online Gambling Legalization on Hold for Moment as Lawmakers Mull Over Bill

The Latest on budget developments in the Pennsylvania Legislature (all times local):

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Trump Taj Mahal Casino Says Union ‘Hell-Bent on Closing Property’

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Says Union ‘Hell-Bent on Closing Property’

The Latest on Atlantic City's main casino workers union and its strike against the Trump Taj Mahal casino (all times local):

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Indiana to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports

Indiana will become only the second state to specifically legalize Daily Fantasy Sports contests.

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Jason Mercier Proposes to Girlfriend Natasha Barbour at WSOP

Wednesday morning, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee is expected to vote on a bill to bring internet poker to California.

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Poker Writer Nolan Dalla’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Him Amidst Sexual Harassment Claims

Famed poker columnist Nolan Dalla is fighting off allegations that he sexually harassed a fellow female poker pro.  Past blog postings, meanwhile, are not exactly helping his case.

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No More Online Gambling in the Philippines: Newly Sworn President Orders

No More Online Gambling in the Philippines: Newly Sworn President Orders

Immediately after being sworn in, new Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte issued a decree that shocked many:  No more online gambling in the nation.

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Nevada Gambling Revenue Down 5 Percent in May

Nevada gambling revenue took another tumble in May, dropping nearly 5 percent statewide as Las Vegas Strip revenues fell sharply year-over-year.

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Illegal CA Online Gambling Site Took in More Than $1 Billion in Bets in One Season

Four California and New York men have been taken into custody and charged with running an elaborate online gambling enterprise that prosecutors say took in over $1 billion in bets during a single football season.

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247pph.com Acquires PayPerHeadServices.com and Becomethebookie.com

247pph.com Acquires PayPerHeadServices.com and Becomethebookie.com

247pph.com, one of the top pay per head companies in the world and the topchoice for bookies, professional credit bookmakers and agents, has just acquired PayPerHeadServices.com and Becomethebookie.com, continuing their impressive growth in the industry.

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iPro Inc Teams Up with IGT to Launch Real Time Fantasy Sports Platform

iPro, Inc. today announced an exclusive partnership with International Game Technology (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) to launch its real-time sports gaming platform, ringit!, on the IGT-owned Lottomatica Italian sports betting platform in time for 2016’s largest soccer event, the UEFA Euro Cup.

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Granny Invoking Problem Gambler Diversion Law in Theft Case

A Las Vegas granny says her theft of $500K from the plumbing company where she worked as a bookkeeper has invoked a little-used law Nevada state law to be placed in a court diversion and restitution program. 

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University of Arizona College Professor Wins Big at 2016 WSOP

A University of Arizona College professor has just won the $1500 buy-in “Monster Stack” No-Limit Hold’em Event #41 at this year’s World Series of Poker.

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Tie Bet a Winner for All Gamblers

He outplayed bookies who had been betting on what tie he would wear

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Intertops Reinstates Bitcoin Withdrawal Option

Antigua-based Intertops had advised its customers last week they were not allowing Bitcoin, the anonymous digital currency, as a payment withdrawal option but advised Gambling911.com on Wednesday Bitcoin withdrawals have now been reinstated.

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PA Assembly Votes to Allow Online Gambling, Fantasy Sports

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to expand legalized casino-style gambling to websites, airports and mobile applications. The measure passed, 114-85, and was sent to the Senate.

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Mobster Arrested for Role in Murder of South Boston Club Owner

The FBI has arrested a long time capo in the Patriarca crime family for his alleged role in the 1993 murder of a South Boston nightclub owner whose body was recently found buried behind a mill building in Providence, Rhode Island.

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G911 Obtains Pregame Legal Demand for Retraction and Apology From Deadspin

Following a scathing report about sports handicapping website Pregame.com and its founder RJ Bell appearing on Deadspin last week, Bell and his firm sent out a Demand for Retraction and Apology on Monday.

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Online Poker Left Out in the Cold Again: Cali, PA Still Some Promise

New York State has just legalized Daily Fantasy Sports while giving online poker the cold shoulder and this continues to be the trend despite some glimmers of hope in 2016.

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BetAmapola Dispute Resolved: Player Paid in Full

BetAmapola Dispute Resolved: Player Paid in Full

Gambling911.com is happy to report that a long standing payout issue involving BetAmapola has now been resolved.
2026 Little League World Series Betting Volume is Off the Charts

2026 Little League World Series Betting Volume is Off the Charts

If early betting action is any indication, this year's Little League World Series (LLWS) is going to set records that are tough to wrap one's head around.
Poker Dealer Accused of Sparking San Diego California Wildfire

Poker Dealer Accused of Sparking San Diego California Wildfire

The suspect has a lengthy criminal record and documented mental health issues, according to court records.
Poker Legend to Make Long Awaited Debut at Gardena, California's Hustler Casino Live

Poker Legend to Make Long Awaited Debut at Gardena, California's Hustler Casino Live

Big news in the world of poker. Daniel Negreanu (AKA Kid Poker) has confirmed he will be making his first appearance at Hustler Casino in Gardena, California just south of LA on August 28.